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NtryMed debuts The Ordinary-style efficacy at accessible prices in SA

By Maroefah Smith 15 May 2026

Local manufacturer, Lesco leverages AI to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

Local manufacturer, Lesco leverages AI to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

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Lego's first Pokémon sets bring Pikachu and friends to life

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Why the UK Supreme Court ruling on post-sale confusion matters to global brands

Merlene Engelbrecht 16 Jan 2026

Mattel Brick Shop launches Honda Civic and S2000 in buildable Hot Wheels sets

Mattel Brick Shop launches Honda Civic and S2000 in buildable Hot Wheels sets

16 Jan 2026

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

BAT South Africa's 50-year legacy ends as illicit market forces factory closure

15 Jan 2026

Buena Barnes, the new general manager for Philip Morris South Africa

Philip Morris SA appoints its first female GM

12 Jan 2026

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REDISA warns South Africa’s waste tyre crisis is a “ticking time bomb”

9 Jan 2026

Volvo recalls popular EX30 electric cars in South Africa

Volvo recalls popular EX30 electric cars in South Africa

9 Jan 2026

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Adoption of latest Nice Classification: What this means for SA trade marks

Marcelle Samons and Alicia van der Walt 8 Jan 2026

Anheuser-Busch InBev will buy back a 49.9% stake in its US metal container plants for about $3 billion (Image source: © AB InBev

AB InBev buys back stake in US metal packaging plants for $3bn

8 Jan 2026

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It's lit: L'Oréal unveils new light tech-powered beauty tools at CES 2026

7 Jan 2026

Zuru unveils Fifa collectibles ahead of World Cup 2026

Zuru unveils Fifa collectibles ahead of World Cup 2026

19 Dec 2025

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Identity and heritage drive A-beauty’s $44bn rise in MEA region

12 Dec 2025

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How longevity is growing across beauty and wellness

Maroefah Smith 11 Dec 2025

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Registered design rights: Valuable but overlooked form of IP protection

Patrick O’Brien 9 Dec 2025

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Google-GS1 collab brings medical product info to smartphones

4 Dec 2025

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From Rhode Skin to Lattafa: The brands that won beauty in 2025

Maroefah Smith 2 Dec 2025

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Nestlé under fire over the sale of sugary baby food in South Africa

28 Nov 2025

Now is the time for South Africa to bet on local manufacturing

Now is the time for South Africa to bet on local manufacturing

Dr Andrew Dickson 28 Nov 2025

Mattel Brick Shop debuts first product line with Hot Wheels

Mattel Brick Shop debuts first product line with Hot Wheels

20 Nov 2025

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2025 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards: Check out the 24 finalists

14 Nov 2025

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Innovation, experience, and expansion: Trendier AI's 2026 K-beauty forecast

Maroefah Smith 13 Nov 2025

Mattel brings KPop Demon Hunters to life with exclusive Huntr/X collector drop

Mattel brings KPop Demon Hunters to life with exclusive Huntr/X collector drop

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Shay Mitchell launches K-beauty-inspired skincare for kids

Shay Mitchell launches K-beauty-inspired skincare for kids

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Lagos Fashion Week wins the 2025 Earthshot Prize

6 Nov 2025

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Dua Lipa creates skincare line with Augustinus Bader

4 Nov 2025

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Diarrha N’Diaye to develop beauty and fragrance at Skims

4 Nov 2025

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Kimberly-Clark announces $48.7bn Kenvue acquisition

3 Nov 2025

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H&M South Africa unveils H&M x Glenn Martens collection

31 Oct 2025

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Neutrogena clears up acne myths with dermatological science

31 Oct 2025

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Dis-Chem's 9% earnings jump spurred on by wholesale revenue

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